011-20 Wyo. Code R. §§ 20-17 - Alcohol Server Training Program

(a) Each program shall meet or exceed the minimum curriculum standards to obtain an annual certification from the Liquor Division. Each program shall make application to the Liquor Division on a form provided by the Liquor Division with a copy of the course curriculum, qualifications and testing procedures. All applicants for certification will also submit a current roster of qualified course instructors and, standards and procedures to certify course instructors, such as required by the TIPS, Bar Code or TAMS alcohol server training courses or other similar programs. All certifications shall expire on August 31 of each year. All applications for renewal of certification shall be filed with the Division forty-five (45) days prior to the date of expiration.

(b) Prior to administering instruction in any certified program, providers shall submit a copy of a certificate of qualification to instruct their associated alcohol server training program.

(c) Provider certification shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

(i) Successfully complete a minimum 12-hour trainer workshop conducted by a certified instructor to become an alcohol server training program provider.

(ii) Successfully complete a written examination at the end of the workshop by achieving a score of at least seventy percent (70%).

(iii) Conduct an alcohol server training class within four (4) months of completing trainer workshop or co-train an alcohol server training class with a certified trainer within twelve (12) months of completing trainer workshop.

(iv) Instructor certification shall be good for a period of one (1) year after which they will have to recertify with that programs recertification procedures.

(d) Minimum curricula standards shall include:

(i) Physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol use

(ii) Absorption rate factors

(iii) Blood alcohol content (BAC)

(iv) Laws affecting servers and sellers of alcohol

(v) Potential alcohol related problems in professional or social setting

(vi) Strategies for dealing with problem situations

(vii) Proper methods for checking identification and how to spot false or altered identification

(e) Training format shall include:

(i) Lecture and discussion on curricula standards

(ii) Use of filmed, taped or digital reenactments of specific scenes involving potential intoxication, intoxication and attempts at illegal purchase of alcohol

(iii) Focus on how to assess and evaluate situations and behavior

(iv) Lecture and discussion of both effective and ineffective intervention techniques

(v) Role playing allowing each participant an opportunity to practice new skills by interaction with other participants and/or provider in creation of "real- life" situations

(vi) A minimum of four (4) hours instructional time

(vii) Servers will be certified upon completion of course by passing a comprehensive written examination achieving a score of at least seventy (70) percent. The certification will be for a period of not less than three (3) years.

(f) The Division may suspend, revoke or not renew any certification issued to a provider if, after notice and opportunity for hearing, the Division finds the provider has violated any rule or regulation of the Division.

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011-20 Wyo. Code R. §§ 20-17